Septic System Do's And Don'ts (Septic System 101)
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What exactly can you put down your toilet or drains when using a septic system? Can you use bleach to clean your toilet when living on a septic system? Do you need to buy specific soap when living on a septic system? These questions are common, and very valid. And in this second video in the Septic System 101 series, we will reveal the answer to these questions and even more. In the video we go over some crucial practices when using a septic system, some things to avoid using when living on a septic system, and we will also showcase some products that will make your life living with a septic tank easier. As always, if you want additional information about making life on a septic system a breeze or have additional, jump over to our website or send us an email:
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About The Septic 101 Series:
The Septic 101 Series was designed to provide useful guidance, tools, education, and resources to new and seasoned septic users alike. If you fall somewhere within that description, this series is tailor-made for you!
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Be sure to check out the other videos in Septic 101 series where we cover issues like septic tank problems, methods for septic tank cleaning, and general septic system maintenance.
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Wow, this made me want to get rid of our septic tank in our new house as soon as possible.
If you have an aerobic system you do need to use bleach. There should be a bleach port. If you have a old septic this is the video for you.
Stop believing some random dude telling you shit on CZcams. Got one for 20 years... Never had one issue with a big house hold and renters on the property.
Lol
@@MichelLinschoten just call me up. I will take a dump and recolonize it for you
Well if you have a septic tank then you are too far from the city sewer system. So you can't just get rid of it....Stooopid.
@@MichelLinschotensays another random dude 😁
I wish accurate leach field maps were required in my area when my home was built.
There is only a crude, hand drawn map of where it is.
This makes it hard to know where I can dig, plant, build, or even if existing trees might be a problem.
You don't need any septic additives for the system to function properly. Mine is 37 years old and has functioned perfectly without them.
Inform your guests about what? What should they know.
What to not put down the toilet.
Yup as soon as they pitched their product. Goodbye.
I know their product for RV black tank is a absolute miracle. Works 100%
Yeah, f*ck them for trying to make a living. We should get all the info we want for free without anything in return for the info provider.
the first thing I did was take out the garbage disposal from the kitchen sink. I may use it to pulverise compost into the soil. What about mowing the grass with a garden tractor over the leach field? Is there a recommended 'cover crop' or...
What about the use of Riddex once a month to add to the bacterial balance
It would be helpful if you balanced your audio: voice over against background music.
What about biodegradable wipes? Also, what CAN you plant over a septic system?
Don't plant anything over your septic.
Thank you for this video, and the suggestion for the bacteria product. Could you now list the names of cleaners and de-mineralizers we can safely use with an aerobic septic system?
Hi Katy! Thanks for the question. We highly recommend checking with your septic components manufacturer they may have some specific brand suggestions for you.
As far as cleaners go, you non-antibacterial cleaners should be first choice, we (Unique Drain + Septic) make these kind of products. Follow the links in the description box for our products.
For sanitizing tasks use products that are bleach based, as bleach tends to break down faster in a septic system.
When selecting soaps, opt for soaps that aren't antibacterial, as they contain biocides that kill all bacteria.
For descales and demineralizers, most are acid based and ultimately fine for the septic once diluted in the system. Look for vinegar or CLR based products.
I hope that helps! Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions via email: support@uniquemm.com.
Sir, I have very small area around my house. Dept of the soil is not more than 2.5 meters. Below that ground is all limestone, white in color. My question is, is it recommended to dig further the limestone for a septic tank? What would be any likely future impact (good or bad)? thanks
Hello, I just moved into the country where we use a septic tank. I have a single station hair salon where I use hair color and bleach. The color and bleach is washed out of my clients hair where it is drained in the sink. Any tips that I should use to keep our septic safe and efficient?
Get it serviced regularly. All those chemicals are probably destroying the biome down there
I was just told not to put anything at all in my septic. Was told not only is it a big waste of money but very bad for system because they remove the good bacteria from waste. Everyone is trying to sell their product so it is unbelievably difficult to get an honest answer! 🤦
I've been told the same thing by several people. I tend to think they are correct. I don't use additives and my system works just fine.
I'm on a private well in hurricane country. Currently, if I lose power I lose my well pump and have to use stored water to flush manually. Considering using my 1000 gallon above-ground SALTWATER pool as a water source in a prolonged power outage. Do you think my system could handle about 3 gallons of saltwater per day, for maybe 6 weeks?
Great question. Unfortunately, the jury is still out regarding salt's effects on septic systems. There have been studies done on the effects of water softener salt on septic systems, and these studies have mainly said that the salt had no negative effects on the system or performance. One study done in Australia, however, did show that over time the percolation rate of the leach field decreased as salt built up in fine soils. There is also concern of salt buildup affecting plants in the leach field, though we have not seen any scientific studies of this with septics. Keep in mind that these studies were also done with water softeners which use lower ppm salt than does your pool, but also that the water softeners affect all water in that system.
All that said, our recommendation would be to avoid releasing too much saltwater into a septic system. In your case of simply flushing with the saltwater pool water when necessary, we believe your system would be totally fine. To be safe, we recommend against doing this for extended periods of time or releasing too much of the pool water into the system in a short period of time, but just flushing should be no problem."
@@uniquedrainseptic Thanks! I have gallon jugs of water rat-holed all over the house and barn, so I have enough for weeks worth of flushes, and I will save those empty jugs for when I can drive someplace to refill them. Hopefully, I would only need to use the pool water in a doomsday scenario, and if that should come to pass-- might as well just go in the woods! Thanks again!
this is nothing but a Unique advertisement just to sell their product a non biased opinion is a much better way to get answers
What ingredientes should we be looking for that are not good on septics??
Great question! You’ll want to avoid any caustic or dangerous cleaning chemicals or drain openers.
These include:
- Bleach cleaners (Clorox)
- Alcohol or ammonia based cleaners (Windex)
- Drain-o, Liquid Fire
I have ordered a couple Unique products and plan to get one or 2 more as my budget allows. If I use a half cup of dawn in my toilet, let it sit for an hour or so and then flush it down with a couple gallons of hot water, will this be damaging? I only thought I would do this once every 3 to 4 weeks to possibly keep the toilet drain from a possible clog.
There was a report that someone's Septic tank had started disintegrating inside. This was a concrete Septic tank and so the concrete was disintegrating. The roof of the Septic tank had weakened so much that the owner walked onto the top of the Septic tank and the roof collapsed. The owner fell into the Septic tank and died.
There was another story about someone was smoking while opening the portal on the Septic tank and there was an explosion. This person may have died.
Otherwise, I am wondering how much salt or brine can be put into the Septic tank.
There are some beliefs about composting human waste.
Thank you for sharing informative and helpful videos!
Is it safe to use a water softener with septic tank
Yes.
Recommendations are very broad and okay in the most generic sense; however, may not apply to other than basic systems which are becoming more and more common.
Do you have any scientific peer reviewed references to support you assertions about treatment in a septic tank and the benefit of additives to the septic tank?
Great video. Why does my septic pumper put liquid back into my tank after they pump. ???? They say it help to start the bacteria process. Is that correct??
It left empty it will raise itself out of the ground. Very important to put water back in it.
Hi,is it ok to ad more top soil on top of my septic tank,I have a slope and I want to make it flat
Be careful. Consult the tank manufacture because some tanks cannot take the weight of added soil. Some tanks are rated for no more than 3 inches of top soil where others you can place more. Check with your town's codes and with the tank manufacturer. Also check the International Private Sewage Disposal Codes (IPSDC). You can find them by googling the title.
Hello, I am new to living with a septic system. What about taking showers?
Taking showers is fine.
@@ladyred5150Thank you for your response. I was thinking more about water usage and how long a shower is too long cause I wash and condition my hair.
@@sonflower1118 Oh, I see. 👍
@@sonflower1118 I think a 10 to 15 min shower is reasonable. I take 10 min showers or less to conserve water.
wish this guy was my dad
Nice commercial.
He makes septic tanks sound like a beach holiday... T
Also…a big no no is any type of toilet paper. Throw dirty paper in a covered waste bin.
This guy makes me want to eat bugs....
i have a question , i haven't found an answer yet. i have cancer and currently doing chemo ttreatment. will my poop kill the good bacteria and larvae in my septic tank?
Nope
We need a septic system to build a house. Now , not so sure. Special hand soap and one load of laundry?? I’m even wondering about pickle juice ?
Yeah right....If you need a septic system then you'll have one stoopid. You can't just not have nothing for waste to go.
Can you use a dishwasher with a septic system?
sure can
Please buy our shit.... where is the #ad on this one.
1 load of laundry a day?
Music is too loud and annoying.
Promoting product that does not work.
Whenever I visit someone who's home has a septic tank I dump a gallon of bleach down the drain to help them.
That's incredibly thoughtful Kevin.
money grab.